Mission Statement
The Bishop Area Climbers Coalition supports the community and climbing areas of the Eastern Sierra through stewardship, education, and community engagement.
We are a 100% volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit.
Learn more about us.
More Than Just Climbing
There is power in choosing to spend your money at the small, locally-owned business in Bishop. From 2019-2020, Eastern Kentucky University studied the economic impact of rock climbing in the Bishop area. Findings include:
Climbers visiting Bishop/Inyo County spend an estimated $15.6 million annually in Bishop and Inyo County.
Climber expenditures support $5.1 million annually in local wages and an estimated 127 total jobs.
Due to COVID-19’s impacts on visitation, Bishop and Inyo County lost over $10 million annually in potential climber expenditures.
Climbing in Bishop is not just a recreational sport, but also a significant economic force for Bishop, Inyo County, and the greater Eastern Sierra region. Choose to shop local and visit out amenities page HERE for some of our local favorite spots.
Land Acknowledgment
We would like to use this space to acknowledge the indigenous land upon which we live and play. Payahuunadü is home to the Nüümü and Newe (Paiute and Shoshone) people.
Banner photo by Kyle Queener